MUTTI Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 PLEASE TELL ME IS ANYONE ELSE'S HAIR THINNING AND BREAKING OFF. MY HAIR HAS GOTTEN SO THIN. HELP EVELYN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donna79 Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 I do seem to loose more hair when i shower but it doesnt seem to be thinning x x x x I know some people here have mentioned hair loss so someone will be able to help x x HUGS TO YOU HUN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tennissmithy Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 I don't seem to have lost hair or gone thinner if anything mine is thicker than ever. Sorry I can't help Love and hugs Laura xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Evelyn, My hair has got thinner and thinner ...... I'm putting it down to the beta blockers (propranolol) that I'm on for the heart and migraines ..... however, it did start thinning straight after the SAH, when I wasn't on these meds ..... I believe that stress and pre-menopause can also cause it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Hi Evelyn My hair is still as thick as ever just grows slightly different on the left hand side now. Janet x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Hi Evelyn My hairs always been fairly thin but I have noticed that more comes out in the shower now or when I wash it - but doesn't seem to be thinning as such. Love Sami xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celia Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 My hair is shoulder length dreadlocks, and unfortunately they are dropping out on a daily basis. I'll have to shave my head sooner or later, but I'm so upset. Small price to pay for still being alive and compos mentis, I know but...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Hi Celia Welcome to BTG see from your info that your SAH is fairly recent so hope your recovery is going well. I don't know for certain but think it might be the trauma that causes the hair loss. You mention dread locks any chance they can be unravelled so you don't have to go as drastic as shaving it all off. Take care and look forward to hearing more from you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Hi Celia, If you're losing a lot of hair, then I would definetly mention it to your GP, there might be a reason ..... My hair has got a lot thinner since the SAH, but hasn't got any worse, but I know that one of the side effects of my hair loss is meds .... I also wonder whether I'm starting the menopause, so that wouldn't help either ..... Jan is right, it could also be the trauma and shock of the SAH, as you're very early on in recovery ..... but, there's nothing worse than us ladies losing our hair .... I can sympathise as I know how it feels and you kind of wonder when the hair loss is going to stop ..... but mine has, but the thickness hasn't returned, so I keep it short. xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celia Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Yes, my SAH was less than a month ago. My recovery seems to be going remarkably well, so I guess I'm very, very lucky. I went to see my GP this week and he pretty much said what you guys are saying; ie trauma causes follicles to shed the hairs, which should come back in time. I googled "Nimopodine and side effects," and hair loss was listed as one. This made me wonder why it wasn't listed on the leaflet bundled with the drug itself. A friend of mine who is a medical researcher told me that the drug manufacturers need feedback from users before they consider adding something as a known side effect, so if this is/has happened to you make sure that your GP/Consultant knows about it. As to unravelling the locks, can't be done I'm afraid, Janet. Nah, it's time for me to bite the bullet and just get on with the shaving. Big ol' coward that I am, I think I'll wait til the weekend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 I'm sure that you will look gorgeous Celia ..... go for it! .... xx PS: you're doing so well to be posting at your stage..... xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul99 Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 hi celia welcome lins hair has got thinner over time since the sah just after where they shaved it grew back very thickly but as the hair has got longer it has thinned out again they wont even allow me to get it coloured as she had it before because they think lin might react with the chemicals so she i a very beautifull sliver haired lady although i would love the colour to be allowed it dosnt worry me even just after the op her hair grew back on the right side silver the left was dark brown and was a great deal longer with a silver i/4 inch of silver untill the critical nurse came down with a pair of sissors and used the silver line as a marker and trimmed it down so it was 1/4 inch all over and boy did she look young i think the thinning is due to hormone changes post sah as lins legs which used to be smooth have now strong growth which is kept under control by me lol please try not to worry i know ladies do like to have their crowning glory hair wise but as a mere male will not comment nor dare to comment but i do understand celia beauty is in the eye of the beholder please dont fret i wont say anymore or i might get excomunicated lol take care sweetheart and welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perrycornish Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Greetings Celia, now that is a a real prob to have to face, don't tell yourself off! I bet you will look fantastic if you do have to shave your hair off, I think that so often we can really appreciate what wonderful bone structure many of us have if there is no hair in the way. My hair did thin quite a lot immediately post SAH but has slowed down a great deal,it was wavy pre SAH and is now curly:lol: I'm having fun with it, what next I wonder but it's definitely too short for dreadlocks;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rod123 Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Hi Celia I,m 55 yrs old and my hair has been falling out as long as i can remember and i'm only the carer, trust me worse things happen at sea Good luck Rod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myratas Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Hi Celia, I had my Sah in March 2008 and I have a big problems of losing hair and thinning of the hair, I think what Karen said about the meds might be one reason why I am losing hair, I did not think about that and I will certainly talk to my GP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Fleming Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Hi Evelyn My hair didn't become thinner but I noticed my first grey hairs in the months after the SAH. Everyone said it was age (I'm 45) but I wasn't convinced as mum didn't go grey until her late 60s. I've had no more grey hairs since, that I can see. I think our bodies are out of kilter after a SAH. I had such dry skin especially on my face, have never had anything like it, was very painful and my periods were haywire. Both took a long time to settle down and am back to normal now, skin/period wise. But do see your doctor as there will be help available on the hair front. Best Anne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celia Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Hiya folks, You're all so sweet! Thanks for your kind support. I'm so glad I found this site. I'd be pulling my hair out by now if I hadn't! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 Hey Celia Welcome to the site and to the family. I'm sure you'd look just as fantastic with your hair shaved as you do in your pic - it's the weekend now so I hope you've some to a decision - make sure you change your pic if you go for it, so we can all be proved right about how great you'll look Like Karen said, you're doing great posting so early after your SAH - I'm just over three years in now and this site has been a very important part of my recovery. Look forward to getting to know you hun - and seeing the new pic if you take the plunge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tennissmithy Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 Hi Celia, A big welcome to me too. I'm sure you'll look fab too if you go for the big shave! Well done in posting so soon after your SAH. Behindthegray is a fab place for support, advice and friendship. Stick with us ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celia Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 Hi Skippy and tennissmithy, My partner Jane has just talked me out of doing it for the moment! I'm currently exploring a variety of scarves and bandanas as I have a monk like thing going on. I never realised how attached I am to my hair (if you'll excuse the pun). I've had dreadlocks for nearly 30 years so it's weird to think of myself without them. For the moment I think I'll persevere with the bunch over/bandana thing; as I am no longer taking Nimopodene there's a chance the rest will stay put and I'll just have to trim it a bit and wait for the patch to grow back. I'll keep you all posted though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tennissmithy Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 Hi Celia, Glad you've made a decision. My fingers are crossed that no more falls out. Well done Jane on helping you to come to a decision that you feel good with. By the way I love your signature quote- onwards and upwards- its so true and i'm 3 years on! Most days still have an element of a battle in them! Long may your recovery continue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest suse Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 Mine is thinning somewhat, but I attribute that to age and hormones. The part of my head that was shaved for a brain/CFS pressure device, the hair there didn't grow back:mad2: . Have you checked with your doc? (Maybe it's med related, as was previously written.) suse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Hey Celia Glad you've made a decision - I know what you mean, I don't know how I'd truly feel about having to shave my head - at least my natural colour would come back through Take care hun and keep posting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellieone Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 hi celia, i lost alot of hair whilst in hospital and upon release it went on for about 6 weeks in total and has thankfully stopped now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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